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Compare Dorzolamide vs. Brimonidine

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  • Dorzolamide
    Alphagan p (brimonidine)
  • Dorzolamide
    Alphagan p (brimonidine)

  • Summary of Dorzolamide vs. Brimonidine

    Summary for Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Dorzolamide is an eye drop medication used to treat high pressure in the eye in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The dosage is 1 drop applied directly into the affected eye(s) three times per day. It's available as a generic only as the brand-name medication Trusopt has been discontinued. Dorzolamide is a sulfa medication, so it might not be the best choice if you have a serious sulfa allergy. Side effects include burning or stinging in the eye and a bitter taste in the mouth.

    Summary for Alpha agonist
    Prescription only

    Alphagan P (brimonidine) is a prescription eye drop that helps lower pressure in the eye and treats glaucoma. It's typically applied three times a day. Some common side effects include blurry vision, slight stinging in the eyes, and headaches. Alphagan P (brimonidine) is available as both a brand name and a generic medication.

  • Indications of Dorzolamide vs. Brimonidine

    Indications for

    Treatment of high pressure in the eye in people with:

    •Ocular hypertension
    •Open-angle glaucoma
    Indications for

    High pressure in the eye caused by:

    •Open-angle glaucoma
    •Ocular hypertension

  • Pros and Cons of Dorzolamide vs. Brimonidine

    Pros and Const for Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
    Pros
    •Doesn't typically cause side effects throughout the rest of your body
    •Can be combined with other medications
    •Safe to use in children
    Cons
    •Needs to be used 3 times a day
    •Can cause eye irritation right after applying a drop
    •Not the best option if you're allergic to sulfa medications
    Pros and Const for Alpha agonist
    Pros
    •Good at treating high eye pressure
    •Start working to lower eye pressure in as quickly as 1 hour
    •Can be stored at room temperature
    Cons
    •Can cause dry mouth, headache, and drowsiness
    •Applied 3 times daily
    •Must take out contact lenses out before applying

  • Common Side Effects of Dorzolamide vs. Brimonidine

    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning or stinging in the eye (33%)
    •Bitter taste (25%)
    •Bacterial eye infection (10-15%)
    •Allergic reaction in the eye (10%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Dry mouth (up to 30%)
    •Red eye (up to 30%)
    •Eye burning and stinging (up to 30%)
    •Headache (up to 30%)
    •Blurry vision (up to 30%)
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 30%)
    •Sleepiness (up to 30%)
    •Small white patches on the inside of the eyelids (up to 30%)
    •Allergic reactions in the eye (up to 30%)
    •Itchy eyes (up to 30%)

  • Warnings of Dorzolamide vs. Brimonidine

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Risk for eye infection (from contamination)
    •Risk for swelling of the cornea
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of worsening of low blood flow
    •Risk of infections (from contamination)
    •No soft contact lenses
    •Only use in the eye

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